Associate Director, Advisement – Student Services

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Provide counseling, advisement and student services to graduate and PhD students .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student advisement and program development, with strong leadership and organizational skills to manage academic operations and cultivate relationships within the university community.

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Student AdvisementProgram DevelopmentLeadership SkillsBudget ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentPolicy ImplementationEvent PlanningProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationDiversity Interaction

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Standard Office Software

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationGraduate ProgramsStudent ServicesEnrollment ManagementRetention Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide counseling, advisement and student services to graduate and PhD students
Manage and oversee academic, administrative, and program services operations of selected academic programs
Collaborate with associate dean, assistant dean, senior director, and faculty directors to develop short- and long-term program goals
Recommend and implement curriculum updates or changes
Develop and implement academic program policies and processes
Manage program-wide initiatives and events
Develop and manage program budgets
Supervise program staff
Develop and cultivate relationships with University and School constituencies and outside contacts
Manage student issues and concerns, develop best practices, and provide solutions
Partner on recruitment, admission, enrollment, orientation, and retention activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required
5 years' relevant professional-level experience or an equivalent combination
Experience in student advisement, student services and/or program development
Excellent communication, presentation, writing, and relationship management skills
Ability to interact with a diverse population at all levels
Excellent leadership, analytic, and organizational skills
Knowledge of standard office software
Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays
Preferred: Master's degree in higher education, public administration, public policy or urban planning
Preferred: Experience in staff management, project management or event planning
Ideally, ability to work well in teams and exhibit high productivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary of USD $85,000 to USD $98,000 per year
Equal opportunity employer committed to equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Green campus and carbon-neutrality initiatives